For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 329 students in Itta Bena, MS.
The top ranked public middle school in Itta Bena, MS is Leflore County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Itta Bena, MS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Mississippi public middle school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 38% statewide average). Middle schools in Itta Bena have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle school average of 52% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Itta Bena, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leflore County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lakeside Drive, P. O. Box
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7078
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 374-7078
Grades: 7-12
| 329 students
Rank: n/an/a
Leflore County Alternative School
Alternative School
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-9689
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Itta Bena, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7762
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
401 Lakeside Drive
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Itta Bena, MS 38941
(662) 254-7718
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Itta Bena, MS?
The top ranked public middle schools in Itta Bena, MS include Leflore County High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Itta Bena, MS?
2 public middle schools are located in Itta Bena, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Itta Bena, MS?
Itta Bena, MS public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public middle schools average of 52% (majority Black).
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